New Delhi: In view of increasing cases of Covid-19 in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority had announced imposition of weekend curfew. Under this, Delhi will remain under lockdown from 10 pm on Friday till 5 am on Monday. Several restrictions will be imposed during this period in the national capital.
During this weekend curfew, people will not be allowed to step out for any non-essential work. One will be allowed to step out of the house only for essential work. Government employees of all offices except for the essential services will also work from home.
Main highlights of the weekend curfew
- The curfew will remain in effect from 10 pm on Fridays till 5 am on Mondays.
- Except for essential services, no one will be allowed to move out of their homes for any other purpose.
- Permission to call only half the number or 50 percent of employees in private offices.
- Except for essential services, all the government employees will work from home.
- Metro services shall continue but the frequency will be increased to 15 to 20 minutes.
- There will be no restriction on movement for rail, bus or air travel.
- Hospitals, health centres, police, firefighters, and emergency services will continue to operate as normal.
- The sale of essential commodities like food, vegetables, etc will not be hampered.
Covid situation in Delhi
As per the information available on Thursday, 15,097 fresh cases of Covid-19 were registered in New Delhi in the last 24 hours, while six deaths were reported during the same time. The cases have increased this much for the first time since May 8, 2021. The positivity rate has also increased to 15.34 percent.
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